EPISODE · Aug 28, 2025 · 18 MIN
Is Olive Oil Better Than Butter or Coconut Oil? Nutrition Nuggets 133.
from My Wife the Dietitian · host My Wife the Dietitian
There's a lot of talk about the Mediterranean Diet, and when you think about this way of eating, olive oil usually comes to mind. Is this just a fad, or are there some facts to back up the claims of heart health, longevity and anti-inflammatory factors when people consume olive oil?Rob and Sandra review some evidence and look at factors that may influence why olive oil has this distinctive reputation. Predimed study from the New England Journal of Medicine:"Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with a Mediterranean Diet Supplemented with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil or Nuts" https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29897866/Episodes mentioned include:Nutrition Nuggets 81 - How to Use Olive Oil https://youtu.be/jpzzuzGJ6doEp 172. Do Dietary Fats Affect Inflammation?https://youtu.be/OOSLRwNBPG8Ep 23. Fats, Grease and Oils - Quality over Quantity: Lubricate the Body and Skin From Within https://youtu.be/otQdbY-s_voNutrition Nuggets 21 - Butter vs Margarine https://youtu.be/NIT8C3gw7NAEnjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :)Sign up for our newsletter on our website for weekly updates and other fun info. You can also visit our social media pages. We're on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.Your support helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: www.mywifethedietitian.comEmail: [email protected]
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